French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees

France's competition authority ordered Meta to resume negotiations with French media groups and submit a payment plan within 15 days for unpaid publishing fees under EU neighbouring rights rules. The case reflects escalating regulatory pressure on tech platforms over content licensing and fair compensation frameworks.

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